If there’s one thing about me… I’m going to stay moisturized at 30,000 feet.

After flying to over 30 countries, jet lag, dry cabin air, and recycled oxygen have tried me — but my skin will not lose the battle. Over the years, I’ve created a travel beauty routine that keeps me fresh, hydrated, and glowing from the moment I board to the moment I step off the plane looking like I had a full night’s sleep (even if I didn’t).

So today, I’m sharing my holy-grail travel beauty products plus the in-flight skincare rituals that have truly changed the game.

Let’s get into the glow ✈️✨

💄 My Ride-or-Die Travel Beauty Essentials

These are the products that permanently live in my carry-on — no exceptions.

Youth To The People Superfood Facial Cleanser The perfect gentle cleanser to reset before or after a long flight. 🔗 https://amzn.to/3M59lHw

Youth To The People Superberry Dream Mask A deep-hydration mask that saves my skin after hours in airplane air. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4p35N78

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Vitamin C Serum My brightening hero — instantly perks up tired, dull skin. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4ooXuS6

Youth To The People Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream Lightweight, silky, and layers beautifully. 🔗 https://amzn.to/3K2ql0C

Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 For that “I just landed and I’m glowing” look. 🔗 https://amzn.to/3XoupLB

La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 My go-to for stronger sun destinations. 🔗 https://amzn.to/3M8XXdG

Milk Makeup Sculpt Stick A little contour wakes up your whole face after a flight. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4rqfU7Q

Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set My cheat code to waking up with soft, pretty waves — no heat required. 🔗 https://amzn.to/43UfTio

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask A non-negotiable. Planes = instant dry lips. 🔗 https://amzn.to/3KsttTt

Vaseline Lip Balm For layering and sealing in moisture. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4imOtrf

e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Gives you juicy lips right before landing. 🔗 https://amzn.to/48mZUus

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Under Eye Patches If you’ve ever seen me glowing going through customs… this is why. 🔗 https://amzn.to/43UT26p

Evian Hydrating Facial Mist My mid-flight refresh moment. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4pyyVTN

CeraVe Makeup Remover Wipes For resetting your face before your skincare routine. 🔗 https://amzn.to/49K01Ts

Catrice Under Eye Brightener Instantly brightens your under-eye area — magic in a tube 🔗 https://amzn.to/3XpkAgq

Bumble & Bumble Sea Salt Spray A little texture goes a long way on vacation hair. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4op0cqK

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Freshens hair so you step off the plane looking alive. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4ahKydk

Redken One United Leave-In Conditioner Softens, detangles, protects — the trifecta. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4p6OFxy

SOL DE JANEIRO Hair & Body Perfume Mist Vacation in a bottle. I always get compliments. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4oeI82p

L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Hand Cream A hand saver — flying will dry you out instantly. 🔗 https://amzn.to/3KcXirc

Eyelash Curler The quickest “I’m awake” trick. Makes such a difference. 🔗 https://amzn.to/4imDSwu

🥤 My In-Flight Skincare Ritual (a.k.a. How I Keep My Glow Alive)

This is where the magic happens.

1. Start Fresh Before takeoff, I use CeraVe wipes to cleanse and prep my skin.

2. Go Into Hydration Mode Once seated, I apply:

• Vitamin C serum

• Moisturizer

• Lip sleeping mask

• Under-eye patches (especially on long flights)
  
  

3. The Most Important Step — WATER. LOTS OF IT. I don’t play with this part. I always ask the flight attendant for a cup of water and a bottle to keep at my seat. Hydration is what makes the biggest difference in how your skin looks when you land.

4. Mid-Flight Refresh A mist, more lip balm, and a quick stretch. Your skin will thank you.

5. The Landing Glow-Up Right before descent, I do my mini “airport glam” routine:

• Curl lashes

• Brighten under eyes

• Lip oil

• A little contour

• Hair refresh (dry shampoo or sea salt spray)

• Body spray to smell amazing
  

And then I walk off that plane looking very booked and unbothered.

🌟 Final Thoughts

Travel can be chaotic — but your skin doesn’t have to suffer.

With the right products and a simple routine, you can land glowing, hydrated, and ready to explore your destination (or take cute airport photos, let’s be honest).